As a Kaitataki (Team Leader), you’ll lead a team of Kaiawhina (Support Workers) to provide high-quality, culturally grounded support to tangata whaiora (people we support). You’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations in one of our whare (homes), ensuring tangata are supported to live with dignity, independence and connection.
This is a hands-on leadership role – ideal for someone who can bring out the best in others and is open to learning and working in a kaupapa Maori environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Leading a team to deliver safe, respectful, and tangata-centred support
Coaching, developing and supporting Kaiawhina in their roles
Overseeing daily operations including staffing, health & safety, rosters and whare maintenance
Supporting the development and implementation of tangata plans, goals, and routines
Ensuring tikanga Maori values are upheld in every aspect of whare life
Building strong relationships with tangata, whanau and community partners
Ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practice
What we offer:
A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi matters
Five weeks annual leave
Regular team events and opportunities to grow
Free indemnity, life and trauma insurance cover
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support
Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app
What you’ll bring:
A calm, caring and respectful approach to support others
Willingness to learn about kaupapa Maori values and ways of working
Good communication and ability to work well in a team
Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays
Full driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation
Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health or disability is a bonus
NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above) is also a bonus, but not essential
Apply now – we’d love to hear from you!
Mo matou – About Te Roopu Taurima
Te Roopu Taurima is Aotearoa’s largest kaupapa Maori disability support provider. We support tangata whaiora from all walks of life who live with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
With almost 400 kaimahi across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waikato, and Otautahi (Christchurch), we provide 24/7 care through residential, vocational, respite, and mental health services.
At the heart of everything we do are kaupapa Maori values – we walk alongside tangata so they can live with purpose, whanaungatanga, and a strong sense of identity.
